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Program:
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DECNET - Diabetes Group Education
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Address:
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c/o Communications Administration
Attn: Debby Yuke
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON
M4M 3P3
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Intersection:
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Carlaw Ave and Queen St E
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Location:
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Toronto (South Riverdale)
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Hours:
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Hours vary * call for details
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Service Description:
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Single or multiple sessions diabetes education classes
Services include:
Group Education Sessions (single session)
- an introduction to diabetes
- stress management and diabetes
- let’s talk Insulin
- physical activity with a physiotherapist
- nutrition: parts 1 2
- diabetes ABC’s
- prediabetes
Group Education Series ( multiple sessions)
- Chinese diabetes classes - delivered in Cantonese with Mandarin interpretation * offered twice a year in a 7 week series (meets weekly)
- cooking group - focuses on skill development and healthy eating, no previous cooking skills required * offered 4-5 times each year and delivered over a 4 week series on a weekly basis
- prevention of diabetes workshops - delivered in various languages and community locations * often delivered over 5-6 week series on weekly basis
Please note: Some group programs are currently on hold. Call us for information on active groups.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
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Languages:
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English * Many other languages
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation provided upon request
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Area Served:
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O'Connor Dr (north) to Lakeshore Blvd (south), Don River (west) to Warden Ave (east)
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